What this operation supports in Basecamp 3
Creates a new project, which in Basecamp bundles together a default set of tools -- a message board, to-do lists, a schedule, and a docs and files area -- under one project name.
How data moves through Basecamp 3
The new project starts with Basecamp's standard tool set enabled by default; which specific tools are active can be adjusted afterward, but the initial create call doesn't let you hand-pick a custom subset up front.
Operational considerations
People aren't automatically added to a newly created project just because they belong to the account -- access has to be granted explicitly, so a project created through the API with no further action is visible only to whoever created it until others are added.
Use cases
Automate project onboarding for new clients or teams.
- Generate a foundation project when a client signs a contract.
- Set up a standard workspace for a new team.
- Sync new initiatives from a portfolio planning tool.
- Create project skeletons for rapid launch.